Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
55
Score
Chili's Grill & Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Deflector panel cracked in the microwave in zone 3” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Chili's Grill & Bar's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chemical dish washer machine was testing 0ppm. Retest and change out the chemical solution and let the dish washer machine run for about 5 to 10 mins. And it's reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 2 door upright reach in freezer had a a disposal glove stored in the sink. Operator removed gloves from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 2 door upright reach in freezer not having a paper towels. Manager had it refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent in dish area is damaged and crack
36-32-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink next to ice machine and hand wash sink at bar area pipe is leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager place wet wiping cloth into solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager thinks it is salt that is not labeled. Manager had it discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
55
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. MOD clean and wipe down the exterior of dish washer machine **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Observed server station microwave interior is soiled from old food debris. MOD clean and wipe down the interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Fry cooler not in use at the time of inspection.
14-74-7
Basic - Deflector panel cracked in the microwave in zone 3.
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning in the dry storage area.
36-62-4
Basic - Moderate accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk in freezer floor entrance tiles cracked.
36-17-5
61
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line Is soiled between the cutting grooves. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer 2 door gasket is torn and a zone 2 pasta and burger station reach in cooler drawers is gaskets is in poor repair
14-11-5
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line changing gloves but not washing hands before putting on new gloves after leaving cook line. Employee is re-educated. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located by the kitchen entrance is soiled with dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items stored on rack that has drying equipment. At ware washing station. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not fully close door gaskets are in poor repair. Operator stated they have parts in order for the gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil in kitchen not stored 6 inches off floor. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at entrance of walk in freezer
14-69-4
67
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler on cook line. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Food items are stored over the fill line of containers in unit. Operator stated that they were recently stocked and moved out of temp portions into other units **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on underside of beer taps in bar area have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink on service aisle. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind bar area has no water available. Operator stated that a work order has already been placed for repairs. Secondary hand wash sink available in bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken, tomatoes, and lettuce stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor near mop sink
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor in rear area. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line to left of conveyor oven has standing water on interior. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Water softener salt stored in riser room on the floor. Operator moved inside kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “deflector panel cracked in the microwave in zone 3” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chili's Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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